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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.73, 487.82 and 243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.73, 487.82 and 243.03 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.73 : 487.82 = 243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.73/487.82 = 243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.73x = 487.82 × 243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.73x = 118,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,553.68/353.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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